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Chris Smith: “And while I appreciate that several corporations have sent their representatives to testify at this hearing, I cannot…”

On the recordJuly 26, 2021
And while I appreciate that several corporations have sent their representatives to testify at this hearing, I cannot but shake my head in dismay when I read the preening about compliance with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles and the virtue signaling about their support for Olympic athletes.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith criticizes corporations for focusing on ESG compliance while ignoring human rights violations in China.

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